As demand for made-to-order products and priority shipping grows, smart warehouses (or “IoT warehouses“) are becoming more common. These warehouses use technology to handle tasks that used to be done manually, making them more efficient. Here’s how smart warehouses can benefit your business:
5 Key Benefits of Smart Warehouses
1. Improved Labor Efficiency
Automate Manual Tasks: With more tasks automated, you will need fewer employees for basic jobs. This helps reduce labor costs and allows your current staff to focus on more valuable work.
Increased Productivity: Automation helps everything move faster, so your team can achieve more in the same amount of time.
2. Faster Turnaround Times
Quick Responses: Smart warehouses can quickly adjust to orders and prioritize critical demands, improving customer service and making warehousing a key part of your business’s value.
3. Greater Transparency
24/7 Visibility: Technology provides real-time information about inventory levels, handling procedures, and conditions. This transparency helps you and your customers stay informed and address issues promptly.
4. Better Scalability
Easier Expansion: Automated systems make it simpler and cheaper to scale up your operations without needing to hire more staff, making it easier to adapt to increased demands.
5. Increased Adaptability
Flexible Operations: Advanced technology allows your warehouse to quickly adjust to changing demands and processes, making you more competitive and responsive.
Getting Started with Smart Warehousing
If you’re not ready to fully automate your warehouse, you can still start using IoT technology. One effective way to start is by implementing a Real-Time Location System (RTLS).
Location Intelligence
Faster Order Fulfillment: Knowing the exact location of products helps you respond to orders more quickly.
Optimized Routes: Real-time location data helps create efficient paths for moving items around the warehouse.
Better Inventory Management: Track what’s in stock and avoid out-of-stock situations. Keep customers updated on the status of their orders.
Effective Warehouse Layout: Place high-demand items in easy-to-reach areas and store slower-moving items elsewhere.
AirFinder for Smart Warehouses
Affordable and Simple: AirFinder uses Bluetooth technology to track the location of items and equipment. It’s cost-effective and easy to set up compared to other systems.
Active RFID Technology: AirFinder’s active RFID tags regularly send location updates, making it easier to track items accurately. While it may not offer pinpoint precision, it provides a good balance of cost and functionality.
Interested in AirFinder?
If you want to see how AirFinder’s location tracking can benefit your warehouse, reach out to us for more information.